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How to get fromRancho Santa Fe to Downtown San Diegoby bus, train, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Rancho Santa Fe to Downtown San Diego by bus, train, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Line 308 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Paseo Delicias & La Fremontia to Hwy 101 & Plaza Stbus bus 308
    2. Take the train from Solana Beach Station to San Diego - Santa Fe Depottrain train Coaster
    1h 51m
    $10–22

  2. Line 308 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13bus bus 308
    2. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & Park Blbus bus 235
    1h 55m
    $4–10

  3. Drive 24.9 mi

    1. Drive from Rancho Santa Fe to Downtown San Diegocar car 24.9 mi
    30 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rancho Santa Fe to Downtown San Diegotaxi taxi 24.9 mi
    30 min
    $110–140

  5. Line 308 bus, line 101 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Paseo Delicias & La Fremontia to Hwy 101 & Plaza Stbus bus 308
    2. Take the bus from Hwy 101 & Plaza St to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
    3. Take the tram from UTC Station to City College Stationtram tram
    2h 37m
    $4–20

Rancho Santa Fe to Downtown San Diego by bus and foot

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration1h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA and Downtown San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Paseo Delicias & Via De La Valle to Downtown San Diego via Escondido Transit Center Stall 13, Escondido Transit Center, and Broadway & Park Bl in around 1h 55m.

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